Book review

Book review

Topic 1)

What is Mussolini’s attitude to the state? Why does argue fascism is not a tyranny?

The attitude of Mussolini to the state is that it is hinged on the premise of personality and morality. A state is set to assist the people in all the circumstances without any form of discrimination or biasness. The argument that fascism is not a tyranny is because, such a philosophy or a state that embraces fascism does not give laws and formulate institutions but rather it reciprocates to the needs of the people and therefore is an educator as well as promoter of spiritual life. Such a state focuses not on reshaping the human behaviors of life but it is more concerned on the character, the man, and the faith of an individual. Such a state is further built on high discipline and authority able to govern the people and to provide governance without opposition. It embraces unity and justice. Therefore, such a sate is not tyranny because, it allows people to be guided by spiritual instincts in making decisions and therefore cases of injustices and unfairness among the people are not there.

Topic 2)

According to Whitlam how can the government promote equality? What obstacles might a government that pursued this agenda face?

According to Whitlam, the government can promote equality by providing equal opportunities to the members of the community. The fundamental services such as health and education benefit the whole society and through provision of these services without discrimination allow the entire community an opportunity to access them. The government also ensures equality by coming up with policies and philosophies that promote public good through provision of necessary services to the members of the public.

The obstacle that faces a government pursuing this agenda is the philosophical differences that collective welfare destroys private incentives. This philosophy makes it difficult for the government to provide these services because, it is believed that people will not be productive, as they will depend on the government for provision of all the services they need. The agenda instills fear that eventually makes the people to sit back and relax. Therefore, this may overwhelm the government incapacitating it and making it fail to meet its objectives.